Black Music Honors

Announcement: The live taping of the 10th Annual Black Music Honors originally planned for October will not take place as scheduled. ✨But the celebration continues! Join us for a special 10th Anniversary Broadcast Event, airing in national syndication Nov. 8 – Dec. 7, 2025. Thank you for 10 years of love and support as we honor the icons of Black music. We look forward to a live recording of the 11th Annual special in 2026!

Artist Interviews

2024 Artist Interviews

2024 Honorees

Honorees

Johnny Gill

R&B Soul Music Icon Award

Bootsy Collins

Legend Award

Patrice Rushen

Lifetime Achievement Award

Hezekiah Walker

Gospel Music Icon Award

Hosted By

NON-STOP FUN AND EXCITEMENT

Host

Celebrating Legendary Artists and Institutions Making a Significant Impact in African-American Music, Black Music Honors Returns to Atlanta With Co-Hosts Two-Time Grammy Winner LeToya Luckett and Comedian DeRay Davis.

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Performing

Live

Dave Hollister

MC Lyte

Ceelo Green

After 7

Ruben Studdard

Kim Burrell

Mr. Talkbox

Carl Thomas

Jekalyn Carr

Donald Lawrence

Tone Stith

Shanice

Chrisette Michele

Syleena Johnson

Ricky Dillard

Marsha Ambrosius

MonoNeon

J Brown

BLK ODYSSY

Mali Music

Higher Calling

What is Black Music Honors?

About

The 9th Annual Black Music Honors hosted by actress LeToya Luckett and comedian DeRay Davis celebrates trailblazing artists whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of music, including, Johnny Gill, Patrice Rushen, Bootsy Collins and Hezekiah Walker! With live musical performances by Shanice, BLK ODYSSY, Ricky Dillard, Chanté Moore, Donald Lawrence, MonoNeon, Tone Stith and more! The live television taping takes place on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA.

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